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bribery

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As a noun, bribery means the making of illegal payment, or bribes, to persons in official positions as a means of influencing their decisions.

Meanings of bribery

3 meanings

noun

  1. The making of illegal payment, or bribes, to persons in official positions as a means of influencing their decisions

  2. legalThe activity of giving, offering or accepting bribes

  3. The practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage

    Similar: graft

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